Dealing with hemorrhoids – any advice?
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I've been lurking here for a while, so I figured I'd finally drop my own experience in case it helps anyone out...
I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for a few years now. There were days when I could barely get out of bed, let alone function—honestly, some days I just wanted to cry. I deal with both internal and external ones. After years of trial and error, these are the things that actually work for me, provided I stick to my routine...
Start the day with a glass of lukewarm water; it’s a total game-changer for digestion. Throughout the day, I take effervescent magnesium to make sure I don't deal with constipation. I make sure to eat fruit and yogurt, and try to squeeze in some veggies or soup (though I still eat whatever else, so yeah, there's definitely pizza and fried food involved...). When I need to go to the bathroom, I go immediately. Don't sit there straining and waiting for something to happen. If nothing happens within thirty seconds, I'm done. Always shower afterward, too.
Whenever I slip up on my routine, the problem comes crawling back. When my internal hemorrhoids start acting up, I've realized the pain is mostly from pressure. Even if it's the middle of the night, I'll grab some coffee and magnesium, drink plenty of warm water, and just wait until I can clear out. If gas is the issue, I'll pace around the apartment or do some squats, and sometimes I'll take some Gastrol. Once that pressure lets up, the pain becomes way more manageable. Then I just get back on track with my diet, walks, probiotics, and magnesium, and everything settles down.
When it comes to external hemorrhoids, you basically have to treat them like your best friend. Again, the diet is huge...
1. I take Pilex because it helps with blood flow, which is key to getting them to shrink.
2. Daily walks are non-negotiable for circulation—it really helps them recede.
3. Showering a few times a day using a mix of lukewarm and slightly cool water helps the circulation. If I can't hop in the shower, I'll soak some cotton or toilet paper in cold water and dab the area.
4. After a bowel movement, don't sit there wondering if you missed anything. Just take some toilet paper soaked in cold water, press it against the area, and it helps the muscle contract and kills that feeling. Follow that up with a shower or more cold dabbing.
5. After showering, I apply a cream—something like Hemomax or Hemo Protect... Honestly, as long as it stops the itching and burning, it works.
6. Once the worst of the inflammation dies down, I'll gently try to push it back into place inside the rectum.
Basically, with this setup, I never have issues lasting more than a couple of days. External ones might not disappear instantly, but they start shrinking until I don't even feel them anymore. Give it a week or two, and you're good as new.
Hope this helps someone.
I've been dealing with hemorrhoids for a few years now. There were days when I could barely get out of bed, let alone function—honestly, some days I just wanted to cry. I deal with both internal and external ones. After years of trial and error, these are the things that actually work for me, provided I stick to my routine...
Start the day with a glass of lukewarm water; it’s a total game-changer for digestion. Throughout the day, I take effervescent magnesium to make sure I don't deal with constipation. I make sure to eat fruit and yogurt, and try to squeeze in some veggies or soup (though I still eat whatever else, so yeah, there's definitely pizza and fried food involved...). When I need to go to the bathroom, I go immediately. Don't sit there straining and waiting for something to happen. If nothing happens within thirty seconds, I'm done. Always shower afterward, too.
Whenever I slip up on my routine, the problem comes crawling back. When my internal hemorrhoids start acting up, I've realized the pain is mostly from pressure. Even if it's the middle of the night, I'll grab some coffee and magnesium, drink plenty of warm water, and just wait until I can clear out. If gas is the issue, I'll pace around the apartment or do some squats, and sometimes I'll take some Gastrol. Once that pressure lets up, the pain becomes way more manageable. Then I just get back on track with my diet, walks, probiotics, and magnesium, and everything settles down.
When it comes to external hemorrhoids, you basically have to treat them like your best friend. Again, the diet is huge...
1. I take Pilex because it helps with blood flow, which is key to getting them to shrink.
2. Daily walks are non-negotiable for circulation—it really helps them recede.
3. Showering a few times a day using a mix of lukewarm and slightly cool water helps the circulation. If I can't hop in the shower, I'll soak some cotton or toilet paper in cold water and dab the area.
4. After a bowel movement, don't sit there wondering if you missed anything. Just take some toilet paper soaked in cold water, press it against the area, and it helps the muscle contract and kills that feeling. Follow that up with a shower or more cold dabbing.
5. After showering, I apply a cream—something like Hemomax or Hemo Protect... Honestly, as long as it stops the itching and burning, it works.
6. Once the worst of the inflammation dies down, I'll gently try to push it back into place inside the rectum.
Basically, with this setup, I never have issues lasting more than a couple of days. External ones might not disappear instantly, but they start shrinking until I don't even feel them anymore. Give it a week or two, and you're good as new.
Hope this helps someone.